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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
10
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and office details for the Independent Democratic Paper, including daily and Sunday editions. It lists prices, mailing notes, and payment terms, with editor B A Groller signed as publisher.
Robert Hoe president proclaims the firm owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the biggest press in the world, highlighting industrial scale and prestige.
The piece argues widening sidewalks and creating a one way street on Washington to relieve congestion. It insists that removing car traffic and heavy teams and doubling sidewalk width is essential, noting current sidewalks lack space for ordinary pedestrians.
Upton Sinclair faces a tangled marriage dispute as his declared divorce with Mrs. Sinclair is deemed valid due to trial evidence. He allegedly resides with another wife in New York since the decree, highlighting the need for nationwide uniform divorce and marriage laws.
Secretary Meyer pushes for concentrating northern coast naval resources at Narragansett Bay despite public opposition. He argues from a military view that the plan has merit but fails to explain what happens if the base is damaged. Critics call it folly to put all naval eggs in one basket.
Atwood's flight in a hydro airplane from Point of Pines to Providence covered 130 miles in 2 hours 45 minutes. The mid winter journey faced severe cold at 2000 to 3000 feet and demonstrated potential for water takeoffs and landings advancing aviation.
The President stresses a rural parcels post in his state of the union remarks while hinting at a broader parcels post. He notes potential cost of living reductions but warns the current plan covers only rural free delivery areas and won’t affect express companies. Congress may act on the hints.
Judge Milliken bound over two more alleged vote buyers in New Bedford as part of a statewide probe led by David I. Walsh. The editor argues vote selling is a systemic vice undermining Massachusetts elections and urges Governor Foss and the next Legislature to act to end the scandal.
Dorchester column notes Big Bill the prizefighter's marriage and decline, Ed Smith the promoter facing breach of promise, and a flurry of gossip about beauty and interviews. It mentions Gladys Cooney from Dublin visiting Boston, Lil Russell, Zina Brozia, and a plan to publish Dr. Wylie interview next Sunday in the Post.
A feature recounts the Peter Faneuil house near Tremont and its famed occupants from colonial Boston. It covers Governor Bellingham’s self officiated wedding, Faneuil’s wealth and philanthropy, slave ownership, and a sly note on smuggling. The piece ties historic figures to the Old Granary and Trinity Church legacies.
A call to readers to help needy children as Christmas approaches. The text urges immediate donations to support penniless youngsters, emphasizing there is still time to give today.
A playful holiday tease from The Post hints at Santa Claus arriving with surprises for children. It captures festive anticipation and a wink of mischief as readers await yuletide cheer.
A New Bedford council confirms Charles G. Wood to the Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. Mrs. Sarah Kendall, head of the New Hampshire Humane Society, is her sister and a noted deputy sheriff. Boston harbor features a Christmas tree parade on tug boats and new electric baggage trucks trial at North Station.
Douglas Arizona December 21 Mexican consul Mr Cuesta personally searched the baseball park pavilion and seized more than 1000 rounds of ammunition concealed there.
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